Ofsted has been asked by the Government to inspect all children’s centres. Inspections are to check whether each children’s centre is making good arrangements for families with young children to find out about and use the services they need to help their children.

This protocol is designed to deal with actual and potential conflicts of interest, as well as addressing perceived conflicts of interest. It will provide clarity for providers, inspection service providers and Ofsted and should minimise the potential disruption and the increased workload that result from conflicts of interest.

This is the progress report template for independent school inspections from September 2009. It is used in visits to monitor the progress the school has made in implementing its action plan following the previous inspection.